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How-to: Backup RetroDECK

The Backup RetroDECK Tool

The backup tool creates a .zip file of your selected type of backup and puts it under: /retrodeck/backups

How-to: Use the Backup RetroDECK Tool

Navigate to -> RetroDECK Configurator -> Data Management Tools -> Backup RetroDECK.

The Backup RetroDECK Tool comes with three choices:

  • Core Backup: Backs up only essential files, such as saves, states, and gamelists.

  • Custom Backup: Allows you to select specific folders to back up.

  • Complete Backup: Backs up all data, including games and downloaded media.

Depending on:

  • The type of backup
  • Your hardware
  • The size and amount of what you are backing up

It could take a while and take a lot of space.